The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) was founded in 1963 to help protect Canada's wilderness. As a grassroots organization, CPAWS has a membership of nearly 15,000.

In 1972, CPAWS established the James B. Harkin Conservation Award, which is awarded to Canadians who promote conservation.

Mission

CPAWS's official mission statement:

CPAWS envisages a healthy ecosphere where people experience and respect natural ecosystems. This will be achieved by:

• protecting Canada’s wild ecosystems in parks, wilderness and similar natural areas, preserving the full diversity of habitats and their species;
• promoting awareness and understanding of ecological principles and the inherent values of wilderness through education, appreciation and experience;
• encouraging individual action to accomplish these goals;
• working co-operatively with government, First Nations, business, other organizations and individuals in a consensus-seeking manner, wherever possible.

See also

• Canadian National Parks

The Canadian National Parks system encompasses over forty protected areas, including National Parks, National Park Reserves and National Marine Conservation Areas. ...

External links

• Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society